Pink Shirt Day, February 23, 2022, is a day when people wear pink to symbolize anti-bullying. One in five kids are affected by bullying, which is when someone says or does something that tears someone else down.

We’ve been back in the deepfreeze all week. The good news is that the ice in the Arena is back in tip top shape.

Alberta’s government is contributing $1 million to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Canada Ukraine Foundation to help coordinate and deliver much-needed humanitarian aid in Ukraine.

The community of Acadia Valley is happy to have a new hall in their hamlet. It replaces the previous building which was built in 1941.

Michelle Weber, Executive Director of the West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre, took time from her over-the-top busy schedule to give me a tour of the Centre’s future home.

Province-wide public health measures will be gradually lifted as the fifth wave of COVID-19 subsides and pressure on the health-care system eases.

A recent news release from The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) announced the launch of Spring 2022 Community Grants.

The Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce members conducted their annual general meeting on Thursday, January 27th at noon at Schindel Agencies, 114 Main Street in Oyen.

Another year has come and gone, and the Oyen Lions have been working hard behind the scenes to continue fundraising. They are proud to be able to award two $1000 scholarships…

We have a few part-time and casual opportunities in Nutrition and Food Services as well as in Environmental Services (or housekeeping) at the Big Country Hospital.

Congratulations to Alli Sauer (Ag Business Major at U of S) who was this year’s Rec. Club Scholarship recipient.

Another great week has flown by; we have been keeping super busy these past weeks! The weather was a bit all over the place, but thankful it isn’t below -50°C again.

FoodMesh in Kindersley started working on the Retail Food Recovery Program in July of 2021. Its motto is “Give food a second chance.”

The Great Trade & Job Fair is coming soon to Kindersley! On February 9th, both employers and prospective employees are invited to the Kindersley Centre (mall).

Many post-secondary institutions promise a hands-on education, but Lakeland College goes far beyond expectations.

January 23 - 29 has been proclaimed as Family Literacy Week, and January 27 has been called Family Literacy Day.

How well do you deal with change? Most people will answer, “not very well” or even, “very badly”. What is it that makes change so hard to deal with for people?

After an extended holiday break, students returned to school on Monday, January 10th, however diploma exams that were scheduled to start on January 11th, were cancelled.

Lifetime Dental held a Free Dental Day in Kindersley on Saturday, January 8th. It was a huge success, and the staff was excited to share all about the day.

Although it may be early in the new year, Special Areas is already busy getting key pieces moving for 2022. First up in the new year is updating appointments to the Special Areas Board.